Sign Installer: Field Technician for Exterior Signage

Rise Above Sign & Graphics; North Charleston (SC); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Summary:
As a Sign Installer, you will work primarily in the field, installing a wide array of interior and exterior signage, including channel letters, cabinet signs, post and panel, stud letters, and vinyl graphics. The position also includes in-shop prep work and infrequent travel across the Southeast. While experience in sign installation is preferred, we are open to training a motivated, dependable candidate with a background in mechanical or skilled trades.

Company Overview:
Rise Above Sign & Graphics is a dynamic and growing signage company that values innovation, client satisfaction, and team collaboration. Our full-service approach includes digital graphics, sign manufacturing and installation departments serving local, regional, and national accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install Signage: Set up exterior and interior signage projects that meet client standards for quality and durability.
• Survey and Maintenance: Conduct site surveys, remove existing signs, and perform repair services as needed.
• Interpret Instructions and Drawings: Accurately interpret work orders, drawings, and use tape measures with precision.
• Field and Shop Duties: Prepare materials, operate bucket trucks, aerial lifts, and power tools to complete installations and repairs safely.
• Inventory Management: Assist with managing inventory for installation materials and tools.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards for sign quality, keeping customer satisfaction and safety at the forefront.
• Client and Team Communication: Provide clear, timely updates to supervisors, team members, and clients to ensure project alignment.
• Additional Responsibilities as Assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience Level: 2-3 years in sign installation preferred, but entry-level and apprenticeships considered. Journeyman-level experience a plus.
• Driver’s License: Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record; CDL is a bonus (training available).
• Technical Skills: Comfortable reading technical drawings, working out of aerial lifts and on ladders; experience with boom lifts and light electrical work viewed favorably.
• Physical Abilities: Ability to lift up to 75 lbs., work outdoors in varied weather, and adapt to physically demanding tasks.
• Mechanical Aptitude: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to secure signage effectively to buildings and other assets.
• Soft Skills: Service-oriented, team-focused, and quality-driven with a consistent positive attitude.

Preferred Skills:

• Surveying: Experience with site surveys, including photos, measurements, accessibility evaluations, and signage inventory.
• Commercial Signage Installation: Background in installing channel letters, cabinets, post and panel signs, etc.
• Organized and Self-Motivated: Ability to manage tasks with minimal supervision, maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Benefits:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance

Why Join Us?
You’ll join a team that values Drive, Awareness, Responsibility, Clarity, and Integrity. We'd love to hear from you if you’re a dependable team player with a fascination for hands-on challenges!